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According to the annual crime statistics from Statistics Canada, there has been an increase in firearms offences and violent crime across the province along with the number of victims continuing to climb. 

There were approximately 6,700 more victims of reported violent crime than 10 years ago – a 45 per cent increase within Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction.

Manitoba is continuing to work on growing the agri-food sector. 

Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced over $6 million in funding from the province and the federal government to increase food processing opportunities.

The announcement was made at Maple Leaf Foods in Brandon, one of the recipients of the funding. 

Maple Leaf's President of Pork Operations Dennis Organ says the investment will help modernize the Brandon pork facility with state-of-the-art equipment, improving reliability, efficiency and production quality. 

A new report commissioned by the Alberta government says the City of Medicine Hat has been hobbled for years by a hostile dysfunctional city hall and something must be done.

“The governance function of the city is ineffective and is characterized by rancour, suspicion and accusations,” stated the report, authored by Ian McCormack and released by the Alberta government on Monday.

New Beef Cattle Research Council chair at the U of M to focus on best environmental practices and economic viability

A new beef-focused research chair will soon begin work at the University of Manitoba.

The 10-year role has been named the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability.

“I believe this is the fourth chair position that we’ve developed,” said Craig Lehr, chair of the BCRC’s producer council.

Now that the British government has vowed to lower its voting age to 16 by the next general election, one Canadian senator says it's past time for Canada to do the same.

The U.K. announced last week that it would lower its voting age from 18 to 16 in a bid to strengthen British democracy and restore trust in politics.

Sen. Marilou McPhedran said the issue has been her "top parliamentary priority" since she joined the Red Chamber. She said lowering the voting age to 16 would be good for democracy and that the only arguments against it are "based on stereotypes."

The recent announcement by BHP regarding a delay in production startup and phase 2 development has registered in one local community.  

The Town on Lanigan, in its “Lanigan Lowdown – Mayor's Snapshot” release to residents, acknowledges the recent announcement on shifts to the Jansen project. BHP has stated that production startup will revert to mid-2027 from its previously projected 2026 initial production. Also Stage 2 of the mine's construction is now targeted to 2031, two years later than forecast. 

Rural healthcare remains in the spotlight for the opposition New Democratic Party as they continue to watchdog what they say is a deteriorating situation. At the top of the list of concerns is the report of an emergency room’s failure to have an on-site physician while it was declared open. 

A new outdoor recreational facility was officially welcomed last week in Wynyard. 

The official grand opening for the Wynyard Community Disc Golf Park was held last week, located on the east side of town along Highway #16, next to the CO-OP C-Store. 

With 450 fatal drownings in Canada each year, 22 in Saskatchewan, the province has declared July 20th to 26th, 2025, as Drowning Prevention Week.

"Each year, countless families and friends head out to enjoy Saskatchewan's beautiful lakes, rivers, and beaches," said Alana Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport. "But water safety is not just important for park visitors. It is critical for everyone who spends time around water, whether it is boating on the lake, swimming in a backyard pool or fishing on a quiet river."

Championship weekend has arrived for the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League (SPBL), and the East Central 18U AAA Red Sox are preparing for a battle that promises high stakes and hard-fought innings. With the tournament running from Thursday through Sunday at Saskatoon's Cairns and Leakos Fields, the Red Sox will open their playoff run Thursday at noon against a familiar opponent, the Sask Five Marlins.